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Cheap flights from Portland, Maine to San José from $178

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American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:45 pm
PWM
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SJO
19h 17m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 12:19 pm
SJO
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PWM
19h 20m2 stops
$248American Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:30 pm
PWM
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SJO
18h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 12:06 pm
SJO
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PWM
19h 04m2 stops
$255American Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:02 pm
PWM
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SJO
16h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 10:07 pm
SJO
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PWM
13h 58m2 stops
$336American Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 pm
PWM
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SJO
17h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 10:07 pm
SJO
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PWM
13h 58m2 stops
$346American Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:30 pm
PWM
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SJO
18h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 10:07 pm
SJO
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PWM
13h 58m2 stops
$348American Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 12:43 pm
PWM
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SJO
21h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 11:47 am
SJO
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PWM
18h 52m2 stops
$389American Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:45 pm
PWM
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SJO
19h 17m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 10:24 am
SJO
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PWM
17h 29m2 stops
$392American Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Mar 7
United Airlines Logo
2:31 pm - 12:56 pm
PWM
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SJO
47h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:39 pm
SJO
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PWM
31h 09m2 stops
$407United Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 12:43 pm
PWM
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SJO
21h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 10:07 pm
SJO
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PWM
13h 58m2 stops
$471American Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Thu, Jan 15
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 12:56 pm
PWM
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SJO
21h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 2:39 pm
SJO
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PWM
28h 54m2 stops
$487United Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31

American Airlines flights from Portland, Maine to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Portland, Maine to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 1
PWM6:28 pmPortland
19h 17m
2 stops
SJO12:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 11
SJO2:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 20m
2 stops
PWM12:19 pmPortland
$248
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American Airlines
Feb 1
PWM5:20 amPortland
18h 10m
2 stops
SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 9
SJO4:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 04m
2 stops
PWM12:06 pmPortland
$255
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American Airlines
Jan 10
PWM5:30 amPortland
16h 32m
2 stops
SJO9:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 17
SJO7:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 58m
2 stops
PWM10:07 pmPortland
$336
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United Airlines flights from Portland, Maine to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Portland, Maine to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 9
PWM2:31 pmPortland
47h 25m
2 stops
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 19
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 09m
2 stops
PWM2:39 pmPortland
$407
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United Airlines
Jan 24
PWM4:10 pmPortland
21h 46m
1 stop
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 31
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 54m
2 stops
PWM2:39 pmPortland
$487
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United Airlines
Jan 10
PWM3:05 pmPortland
22h 51m
2 stops
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 17
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 31m
2 stops
PWM2:31 pmPortland
$494
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland, Maine to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sun 3/1

6:28 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops19h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

2:59 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$248

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sun 2/1

5:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

4:02 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$255

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 1/10

5:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops16h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

7:09 am-10:07 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$336

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

7:09 am-10:07 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$346

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 1/29

5:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

7:09 am-10:07 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$348

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 2/3

3:58 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

3:55 pm-11:47 am

2 stops18h 52m

$389

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 2/21

6:28 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops19h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

3:55 pm-10:24 am

2 stops17h 29m

$392

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 1/9

2:31 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops47h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-2:39 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$407

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 1/6

3:58 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

7:09 am-10:07 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$471

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 1/24

4:10 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop21h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-2:39 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$487

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Portland, Maine to San José

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $362. If you don’t want to visit San José in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Portland, Maine, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $431.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from Portland, Maine is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $450. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Portland, Maine to San José on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $660. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest Portland, Maine to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San José in the evening for as low as $445. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $583.

Can stopping save me money on Portland, Maine to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Portland, Maine to San José flight.

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Cheap Portland, Maine to San José (PWM to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 32m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Portland, Maine to San José takes 10h 32m
There are no direct flights from Portland, Maine to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Portland, Maine to San José.
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  • How far is Portland to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    There are 2472.4 mi between Portland and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Typically, this will take 10h 32m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Portland, Maine to San José?

Best airlines flying from Portland, Maine to San José

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $320Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,050 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $462Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $473Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,095 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $551Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,253 reviews
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